CaffeineAuthor Valerie DeBenedette explores the physical, emotional, historical, and societal effects of caffeine, the most commonly used drug in the United States. The popularity today of coffee houses, soft drinks, and flavored iced teas increases the potential for abuse of caffeine. This fact-filled book includes questions for discussion, and real-life situations to help readers learn more about this drug whose abuse will not prove fatal, yet may be cause for concern. |
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The History of Caffeine | 5 |
Physical Effects of Caffeine | 25 |
Is Caffeine Addictive? | 49 |
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